A former town councillor who stole money from a vulnerable elderly man failed to turn up to court for sentencing

Frustrated motorists are being reminded that running temporary red lights at a tunnel is not only unsafe, but is also causing even longer delays

PLANS to turn a former tearoom and adjoining storage areas in Morcombelake into a home have been rejected by Dorset Council, which said the applicant failed to demonstrate that the community no longer needed the facility.

Firefighters from west Dorset helped extinguish a blaze affecting a recycling facility yesterday afternoon

A collection of rare animal bones has been discovered in west Dorset that are estimated to be thousands of years old

Excitement is building as a town prepares to celebrate 200 years of a lifeboat station

A group dedicated to supporting the multiple sclerosis community are fighting for fairer treatment of the disease across Dorset

Students from the Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis participated in the annual Ten Tors event, which took place over two days from May 8 to May 10.

Ward Thomas, the UK country-pop duo made up of twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas, will perform at Bridport's Electric Palace on December 10.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) recently visited Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis, to provide first aid training.

Bridport and Lyme Regis RAFA, with 37 members, has been recognised for its commitment and impact by being awarded the Area President's Trophy.

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will reopen on May 27 after being closed for an entire month due to runway renovation works.

Major plans have been unveiled to protect the west Dorset coastline over fears of increasingly rapid erosion in Burton Bradstock

The town council in Lyme Regis will be donating the money made in error to a local charity after a blunder with a free parking event in town

A reader voices frustration at online-only services, from milk deliveries to parking, arguing older generations are being left behind in an increasingly digital world.

Bridport is officially getting a new convenience store as a new sign is unveiled in town

A group has been launched to secure the future of a much-loved venue in Bridport that has been put up for sale

PLANS to turn a former tearoom and adjoining storage areas in Morcombelake into a home have been rejected by Dorset Council, which said the applicant failed to demonstrate that the community no longer needed the facility.

The Foreign Secretary said the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Crowds of protesters took to the water over the weekend to make their voices heard over sewage concerns in west Dorset

WORK to build a new roundabout on the A35 near Bridport has finally got underway.

Police stepped up patrols to tackle reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and retail crime over the weekend.

On April 5 we published an article under the headline 'Dorset court rules mother should have no contact with child'.

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will not walk away as Prime Minister despite increasing pressure to step down.

A much-loved community event returned to Bridport celebrating the historic trade that put the town on the map

The A35 will close tonight as nine months of major roundabout work begins near Bridport

A well-known building in Bridport is supporting a national month of awareness for a rare genetic condition.

This unusual red signpost on Dorset’s A31 has a fascinating past

These seven nostalgic photos from 2005 reveal reception classes across West Dorset, capturing early school life and memories for a generation.

A 15ft shark caught off the Dorset coast 50 years ago in 1976 sparked ‘Jaws’ fears and beach warnings

Here is when there was a controversial proposal made for Lyme Regis to become part of Devon in the 1960s

Here are some lovely old pictures of the long gone Lyme Regis Railway Station

These are the best-rated garden centres across Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundbury, Bridport and Lyme Regis, ranked by Google reviews

Explore a peaceful 4.5-mile walk from Ashmore, Dorset’s highest village, through ancient woodland and rolling valleys in the Cranborne Chase National Landscape.

Campaigners gathered for a peaceful trespass on private land as they highlighted the need for more access to the Dorset countryside

Parts of the country could reach highs of 26C by Friday, as warm, settled weather is expected to arrive just in time for the bank holiday weekend.

Dozens of swimmers took to the water in west Dorset today to fight back against mass sewage deposits in the sea.

Owners of a unique business supporting small fisheries have opened a pop-up shop in Bridport town centre

POLICE pulled over a motorcyclist in Bridport last night.

AN ALLEGED shoplifter in Bridport was found with hundreds of pounds worth of stolen items, police have said.

Elections for two roles within the council in Bridport are taking place next week

It's been 51 years since the 'sad and historic' day when the Maiden Newton to Bridport railway closed

Excitement is building as a popular community event returns to west Dorset this month

Concerns have been raised about a derelict hotel where birds are reportedly becoming trapped inside and dying

A plant fair is set to return this month following the success of last year's inaugural event

The former Health Secretary has been speaking today for the first time since his resignation, at the conference of Labour-affiliated group Progress.

The changes follow talks with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw)

Owners of a bakery in Broadwindsor will be taking on more festivals and events in west Dorset in new business move

Nine months of major roundabout works on the A35 are scheduled to begin next week

13 new bathing sites are now open across England, including East Beach in West Bay, helping to restore pride in local areas and boosting outdoor groups.